GUIDELINES for Use of MacBook and iPods

GUIDELINES for Use of MacBook and iPods

1. The iPod cart has its homebase with the CIT. The CIT will work with individual teachers to prepare the iPods with the necessary audio, video or apps needed for the lesson to be delivered.

2. The MacBook is for syncing the iPod cart. It should remain with the cart and NOT be checked out for personal use. Teachers should create their audio or video files with their NISD computer, save as an mp3 or mp4 to a flash drive and then bring those files to the MacBook for syncing. Gerald has the iPod cart configured and ready for syncing and can facilitate the process.

3. The MacBook uses the iTunes library for syncing. When a teacher's project is complete that library can and should be replaced by the next teacher project. It is the responsibility of the teacher to keep their original files. This should not be a problem at all as they are saved to their flash drive.

4. Northside has no mechanism for purchasing music, video or apps from the iTunes store. Only free apps can be used at this time. No purchased music, video, or apps can be synced to the individual iPods. We must have our procedure in place and on firm ground with copyright issues before music, video or apps can be purchased. We are not there yet.